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VIDEO: Exploring Okinawa: Enjoy mini island hop around Bisezaki

Besezaki, or Cape Bise, is located at the northwest corner of Motobu Peninsula in the northern part of Okinawa’s main island. It is known for its beautiful beach and unique landscape.

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Diving in Okinawa: Explore mysterious underwater ruins in Yonaguni

Are you an adventure-seeker with a passion for history and diving? Then get ready to explore one of the world’s most mysterious underwater sites—Yonaguni!

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VIDEO: Sample recipe for delicious passionfruit jam

On a rainy day in late May, I visited Agarihama Ichiba, a local farmer’s market in Yonabaru Town. In search for some seasonal produce for a summer recipe to try, I had tomatoes, goya (bitter melon), or gumbos in mind

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VIDEO: Taste of Okinawa: Frying up bitter melon goya

If you live on Okinawa, you might have heard about Goya, a local cucumber-like vegetable also known as bitter melon.


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VIDEO: Okinawa Kitchen: How to make Goya juice

It’s not too much a stretch to say Goya is the staple of Okinawa.

Photo Of Trying to find Okinawa’s remaining Sony Bouya figures

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Trying to find Okinawa’s remaining Sony Bouya figures

Sony Bouya stands still and watchful reminding drivers to slow down.


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Photo Of Get published in Stars and Stripes Destination Paradise magazine 2026-27

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Get published in Stars and Stripes Destination Paradise magazine 2026-27

It’s time to book your flights and pack your bags to go on your next adventure! We know you love to travel as much as we do and being stationed in the Pacific provides great access to all the beautiful countries you never imagined you’d get to see.

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June 23 marks Okinawa’s Memorial Day 

June 23 is an important day in Okinawan history; it is Memorial Day commemorating the end of the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. The day pays tribute to the over 200,000 victims of this conflict.

Photo Of VIDEO: Okuma Beach offers great lodging, activities in Okinawa

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VIDEO: Okuma Beach offers great lodging, activities in Okinawa

On Okinawa there are many beaches perfect for a fun day, but Okuma Beach managed by Kadena FSS is one you won’t want to miss.

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Fun in Okinawa: A look at Shuri Castle’s neighboring area

Though repairs and renovations won’t be completed until 2026, most of the castle is still open to the public and the area surrounding this impressive castle is home to many fun attractions.

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VIDEO: Take tastebuds on Italian holiday with perfect pasta pomodoro recipe

If cooking isn’t your forte, but a nice meal is something you want to try to master, try pasta pomodoro! With a variety of tomato sauces available in your local commissary or grocery store, this dish is easy to cook and a tough one to mess up.

Photo Of Recharge with a tasty burger at ‘Hey’ in Nago City

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Recharge with a tasty burger at ‘Hey’ in Nago City

One of the joys of spending time in Okinawa is enjoying a gourmet hamburger.

Photo Of Bueno Chicken Futenma near Hospital Gate on Camp Foster offers savory takeout rotisserie chicken

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Bueno Chicken Futenma near Hospital Gate on Camp Foster offers savory takeout rotisserie chicken

If you are in the mood to take out something garlicky, I highly recommend a rotisserie chicken at Bueno Chicken Futenma, a 10-minute walk from Hospital Gate on Camp Foster.

Photo Of Hamabe no chaya café on Okinawa offers magnificent ocean view, relaxing atmosphere

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Hamabe no chaya café on Okinawa offers magnificent ocean view, relaxing atmosphere

On a winter Sunday, one of my Okinawan friends and I visited a café, Hamabe no Chaya, in Nanjo City to fortify ourselves with breakfast before sightseeing in the south of Okinawa.

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